Vinnie says: “I love a nice steak. Couple that with some green veggies and I am happy as Larry!”

If you have a ready meal what would it tend to be?

Vinnie says: “I do not eat ready meals, I like my food fresh!”

What is your favourite drink to relax with?

Vinnie says: “California has some wonderful micro-breweries and I love to explore the brews it offers.”

What do you like to treat yourself to when you’re feeling naughty - your little indulgence?

Vinnie says: “I love dark chocolate, full of anti-oxidants and satisfying at the same time.”

What else is in your fridge regularly?

Vinnie says: “I like to go to the Farmer’s Market and see what is fresh that week!”

If you get a takeaway what would it be?

Vinnie says: “I love a good Indian.”

What foods can’t you stand?

Vinnie says: “I am not a big creamy sauce sort of guy, I like things simple.”

What’s your ideal meal out and favourite dishes?

Vinnie says: “Steak is my favourite, LA has wonderful steakhouses where I get a NY Strip and baked potato.”

How do you keep yourself fit - do you still play football at all?

Vinnie says: “I have my own football team, Hollywood All-stars which is very popular.”

What’s your general attitude to what you eat and staying healthy?

Vinnie says: “Lots of protein, great veggies couple that with exercise on the pitch and that does it for me.”

Why did you become involved in the Hands-only CPR campaign?

Vinnie says: “Having family experience with heart issues I could not see a more beneficial way to draw attention to this new method of life saving.”

Vinnie Jones is helping the British Heart Foundation raise awareness of Hands-only CPR, giving bystanders the confidence to help someone in cardiac arrest. Let Vinnie show you how at bhf.org.uk/handsonlyCPR.

The Verdict

Here, top nutritionist Alison Belsham offers up her verdict on Vinnie’s diet and fitness regime...

“Like any former professional sportsman, Vinnie has a pretty good idea of what he needs to eat to keep him healthy and fit, and he sums it up in a nutshell by saying, ‘lots of protein, great veggies and exercise.’

But if he really wanted to improve his energy levels through the day, I would suggest that he takes a look at what he’s eating for breakfast.

For a big man, a small bowl of cereals isn’t going to go very far. For everyone, it’s important to have some protein with every meal and although there is protein in the milk you put on cereals, it’s not very much - milk is, after all, a liquid and so mostly water.

I would suggest the addition of a boiled or poached egg, or perhaps some kippers, or even a natural yogurt with a sprinkling of nuts and berries. Both protein and good fats will make you feel fuller for far longer than a meal that is mainly refined carbohydrates, like cereals.

Other than that, it’s great to hear that Vinnie favours fresh food over ready meals; convenience foods may be convenient once in a while but they often contain high levels of bad fats, salt and sugar.

Vinnie’s also sensible to steer clear of creamy sauces as they’re a sure-fire way of piling on the calories.

All in all, Vinnie’s diet is really good and by healthy eating most of the time, he earns himself a few naughty treats like the micro-brewed beer.